Hf2SeN2

Hf2SeN2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of hafnium, nitrogen, and selenium.

HfNSe
Crystal structure of Hf2SeN2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Hf2SeN2

Hf2SeN2 is a complex ternary compound composed of hafnium, nitrogen, and selenium. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration that has attracted attention in computational materials science for its potential utility in specialized electronic devices.

Characterized as a semiconductor, this material offers a unique electronic profile that distinguishes it from simpler binary nitrides or selenides. Its structural stability and electronic nature make it a compelling subject for researchers investigating the next generation of functional inorganic semiconductors.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Hf2SeN2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.61 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Hf2SeN2 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science developmentSolid-state electronic device exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hf2SeN2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Hf2SeN2?

Hf2SeN2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of hafnium, nitrogen, and selenium.

More questions
What is Hf2SeN2 used for?
Hf2SeN2 is used in semiconductor research, materials science development, and solid-state electronic device exploration.
What is the band gap of Hf2SeN2?
Hf2SeN2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.61 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Hf2SeN2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.61 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Hf2SeN2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Hf2SeN2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Hf2SeN2 are known?
5 structures of Hf2SeN2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Hf2SeN2 contain?
Hf2SeN2 contains Hf, N, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for Hf2SeN2 come from?
Hf2SeN2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary phase, Hf2SeN2 occupies a unique position in materials research, serving as a stable building block for exploring the interplay between transition metals, pnictogens, and chalcogens in a single lattice framework.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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